Factors Favoring Expanded UseImportant conditions favoring expansion of wood use include (1) cost savings (2) reduction of forest fire hazard and mitigation of insect and disease risk, (3) reduced emissions of sulfur and oxides of nitrogen from boilers, (4) control of the greenhouse effect, and (5) national energy security.

AbstractAs of August 2007, about 2.1% (2.1 quadrillion Btu, or quad; 2.2 EJ) of energy used in the United States came from wood. This could potentially increase to 10 quad (l0.6 EJ), or about 10.0% of U.S. energy use. This amount of wood is readily available. Wood use is competitive with other fuels in some applications now and will become more competitive as fossil attention. Development of wood energy is needed to ensure our energy security.

The US Forestry Service endorses using wood as a renewable heating source.

Powerhouse is better than an outdoor wood furnace or outdoor wood boiler as it burns clean, dry cured wood to promote a cleaner environment. The Lil' Powerhouse outdoor wood fired hydronic heater can heat a small or large area to satisfy all your heating needs. There are many benefits to burning wood as it is a renewable heat source and placing your outdoor wood fired hydronic heater outdoors also provides safety for your home.